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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 158.96 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 158.96 and 90.64 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 158.96 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/158.96 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 158.96 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 14,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408.13/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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